Plane crashes in New Smyrna Beach, leaving pilot critically hurt
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A plane crashed in New Smyrna Beach on Wednesday, leaving one person in the hospital, according to the fire department.In a release, fire officials said crews responded to the crash, which involved a single-engine aircraft.“Firefighters extricated the pilot from the aircraft and provided emergency medical care on scene,” the release reads.However, the pilot was declared a trauma alert and airlifted to the hospital for more treatment, officials added.No additional information has been provided at this time, including the cause of the crash.